Foundations of Compassionate Care in Medicine: Reclaiming the Human Tools of Healing

Saturday, April 25, 2026 - Sunday, April 26, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

Location: The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, 2129 Chestnut Street, First Floor, (Entrance at gate on 22nd Street), Philadelphia, PA 19103   

Registration is required! No late registrations will be accepted. 
The event is limited to 20 participants.

Registration Deadline: April 20, 2026

$500 registration fee 

Questions: For ALL event questions, please contact Jeff “KD” Meyers MD LAc at kdmd108@gmail.com  

Overview

Foundations of Compassionate Care in Medicine is a two-day, interactive workshop designed to support physicians in integrating evidence-informed principles of compassion, presence, and relational awareness into their daily clinical practice. Through a combination of brief lectures, experiential exercises, guided reflection, and small-group discussion, participants will explore the neurobiological, sensory, and behavioral dimensions of compassionate care and their direct impact on patient outcomes and clinician well-being.

This program emphasizes the practical application of these skills in routine patient encounters, enhancing communication, empathy, and therapeutic presence across specialties. Participants will develop strategies to strengthen patient–physician rapport, reduce burnout, and sustain meaning and satisfaction in professional practice while delivering care that reflects the highest standards of empathy and clinical excellence

Target Audience

This event is intended for practicing physicians and physicians-in-training at all levels including medical students.

Statement of Need

Clinicians often receive limited formal training in the practical application of compassion-based clinical skills such as empathic communication, attuned listening, mindful presence, and ethical therapeutic touch. These competencies are essential for effective patient care yet are underrepresented in traditional medical education and ongoing professional development. As a result, physicians may struggle to apply relational and neuroscience-informed techniques to calm distressed patients, build trust, and enhance therapeutic engagement. Communication that becomes rushed or impersonal can compromise patient safety, satisfaction, and adherence while contributing to clinician burnout. CME education is needed to strengthen clinicians’ knowledge, competence, and performance in integrating compassionate care practices into daily clinical encounters to improve both patient and provider outcomes.

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity learners should be able to:

1. Describe the theoretical foundations of compassionate care using the holistic-organismic model and phenomenological perspectives as frameworks for clinical reasoning in neurology, psychiatry, and other patient-centered specialties.
2. Identify evidence-based strategies to enhance clinician engagement, resilience, and long-term capacity for compassionate practice in high-stress clinical environments.
3. Apply practical, neuroscience-informed communication tools to strengthen patient connection, therapeutic presence, and rapport during clinical encounters.
4. Explain and demonstrate how intentional language, touch, and attentional focus can modulate patient perception, regulation, and clinical outcomes.
5. Integrate embodied self-regulation and self-care techniques into daily practice to mitigate burnout and maintain consistent delivery of compassionate care.
6. Develop individualized strategies to sustain compassionate engagement and professional vitality across the continuum of patient care

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Medical Society of Delaware and Jeffrey S Meyers MD & Associates PA.

The Medical Society of Delaware is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
It is the policy of the Medical Society of Delaware (MSD) to comply with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education (CME). In keeping with these standards, all faculty participating in continuing medical education provided by MSD are expected to disclose to the activity audience any relevant financial relationships.

Joint providership of CME by MSD in no way implies endorsement of any product or service.

This activity is not supported by commercial funding. 

Credit Designation Statement

The Medical Society of Delaware designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty and Disclosures

In accordance with the appropriate accrediting bodies, all planners, teachers, and authors with control over activity content are required to disclose to the provider any relevant financial relationships (those held by the planner or significant other, currently or within the last 24 months) with commercial interests/ineligible companies. Accredited providers are required to provide this information to learners before the start of an activity.

The following is a list of the faculty, along with any information they have disclosed regarding their relevant financial relationships.

Jeffrey S Meyers, MD LAc (Planner, Activity Director, Speaker/Presenter) - has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose
David L Meyers MD (Speaker/Presenter) - has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose
 

Disclaimer

All information contained within this activity is intended for educational purposes only. Physicians and other health care professionals are encouraged to consult other sources and confirm the information contained in this educational event. No single reference or service can take the place of medical training, education and experience. This educational event does not define a standard of care, nor is it intended to dictate an exclusive course of management. This information should not substitute for a visit or consultation with a health care provider.

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